Position: Facilities Custodian

Job Description

Scope

The Facilities Custodian is charged with the oversight of maintaining a safe, functioning and attractive school. 

Qualifications

The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:

• A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
• A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
• Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy School System
• Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind

The ideal candidate shall:

• Have a general maintenance aptitude
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning methods, products and equipment
• A strong desire and willingness to learn new trade related tasks and use of new equipment

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Responds to all work requests submitted in a timely manner
• Executes scheduled cleaning and maintenance activities within agreed timeframes
• Performs inspections in accordance with Facility department policies
• Safely operate and maintain a wide variety of equipment including wet-vacuums, scrubbers, buffer/polishers and other motorized/power equipment related to activities
• Safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies, mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing.
• Demonstrates aptitude/understanding and executes proper disinfection of surfaces, equipment and areas as needed.
• Sets up events organizing tables, chairs, desks and other furnishings for routine classroom activities according to plan. Set up and take down campus events, both during the school day and evenings
• Ability to safely move/lift 50-75 pounds alone, or more when working with others.
• Logistics - supports receiving shipments and accounts for deliveries
• Works inverted, laying, sitting, kneeling, squatting, reaches, crawls, bending over and working with arms overhead.
• Safely works on ladders, or lifts as needed.
• Drives a vehicle and is insurable
• Assists with grounds activities as directed
• All other duties as assigned by Facilities Manager

Outcomes

• Continually seek opportunities to create a safer school environment
• Implement efficient and effective ways to ensure preventative cleaning and maintenance measures
• Adhere to facilities budgets for all services and supplies
• Campus remains clean, functioning and safe

Reporting Relationship:

The Facilities Custodian will be responsible to the Christian Academy Facilities Manager.